Name: Macpherson

Suburb, Kelvin Grove

The grove is named to honour the contribution of the Macpherson family to commerce in Palmerston North. April 2018.

From the late 1890s, Macpherson family businesses have included: grocery, apparel,...

Creator:      Heritage Team, Palmerston North City Library
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          2025

George Snelson (1837-1901) is often called 'The Father of Palmerston North'. He was the first store-keeper, first Chairman of the Manawatu Road Board, first Chairman of the School Committee, first Chairman of the Hospital Board and first Postmaste...

Creator:      George W Shailer [?]
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1885